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gnome

noun/noʊm/

definition

a small, humanoid creature from folklore often associated with the earth and gardens

example

The garden was adorned with charming gnomes that seemed to bring the landscape to life.

synonyms
dwarfspritecreature
word origin — The word 'gnome' originates from the Latin 'gnomus', which is derived from the Greek 'gnōmē', meaning 'intelligence' or 'thought'.

gnome, hypothesis, similarity, outbreak, anatomy: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 1 set 185. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. gnome · noun/noʊm/

    a small, humanoid creature from folklore often associated with the earth and gardens

    The garden was adorned with charming gnomes that seemed to bring the landscape to life.

    Synonyms: dwarf, sprite, creature

    Origin: The word 'gnome' originates from the Latin 'gnomus', which is derived from the Greek 'gnōmē', meaning 'intelligence' or 'thought'.

  2. hypothesis · noun/haɪˈpɑːθɪsɪs/

    a proposed explanation for a phenomenon based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

    The researchers developed a hypothesis to explain the unexpected results of their initial experiments.

    Synonyms: theory, proposition, assumption

    Origin: from Greek 'hypothesis', from 'hypo-' meaning under + 'thesis' meaning placing or proposition

  3. similarity · noun/sɪˈmɪlɚəti/

    the state of being alike or having a likeness

    The similarity between the two paintings is striking, as they both use similar color palettes and techniques.

    Synonyms: likeness, resemblance

    Origin: from Latin 'similaritas', from 'similaris' meaning 'like, resembling'

  4. outbreak · noun/ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

    a sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease or a phenomenon

    The outbreak of the flu virus in the city led to widespread health concerns among the residents.

    Synonyms: epidemic, surge, eruption

    Origin: The word 'outbreak' originates from the combination of 'out' and 'break', where 'break' comes from the Old English 'brecan', meaning to break or burst forth.

  5. anatomy · noun/əˈnætəmi/

    the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans and other living organisms

    The students in the biology class focused on human anatomy to better understand how organ systems function.

    Synonyms: morphology, structure, form

    Origin: from Greek 'anatome', meaning 'dissection', from 'ana-' meaning 'up' and 'temnein' meaning 'to cut'